A total of 23 colts have been nominated for the prep race for the Florida Derby, a contest won in 2025 by the champin Sovereignty Napoleon Solo and a likely return in the Fountain of Youth / ADAM COGLIANESE / NYRA HALLANDALE BEACH, Florida (Special to Turf Diario).– The route to the Kentucky Derby ( G1 ) will heat up again on February 28 at Gulfstream Park with a new edition of the Fountain of Youth ( G2 ). The 1700-meter dirt contest offers 105 qualifying points (50-25-

This Friday, the Balanchine (G2), the UAE Oaks (G3), the Nad Al Sheba Trophy (G3), and the Road to the Kentucky Derby (L) will be held Tjareed and Labwah, face to face once again at Meydan / DRC DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (Special to Turf Diario).– The Dubai Racing Carnival is entering the decisive zone. This Friday’s meeting at Meydan offers more than just prize money and prestige: it puts direct tickets on the line for two of the world calendar’s greatest events, the D

The Portuguese jockey moved the racing world by achieving the greatest victory of his career aboard Al Haram, Ricardo Sousa, and all the joy of the local colt's team / JCSA By Diego H. Mitagstein (Turf Diario Special Correspondent in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia) RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (From a special correspondent).– In a sunset that will be engraved in gold letters in the history books of international turf, this city surrendered to the whip and the heart of a rider who, against al

After four days of the conference, the top authorities of world racing offered diverse perspectives on the current state and the future of the industry By Diego H. Mitagstein (Turf Diario Special Correspondent in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia) RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (From a special correspondent).– While the world’s attention was focused on the Saudi Cup ( G1 ), inside the doors of the Asian Racing Conference , something even more significant than a multi-million dollar race was being

The ceremony organized by the Asociacion de Criadores de Caballos de Carrera del Peru will be held at the Casino Atlantic City The Chilean-bred Khamal, a two-time G1 winner, is a top candidate for Horse of the Year / JCP / JULIO VILLANUEVA LIMA, Peru (Special to Turf Diario).– Peruvian racing dresses in its finest once again to celebrate its night of maximum distinction. This Thursday, the halls of the Casino Atlantic City in this city will set the stage for a new editio

The son of Deep Impact, guided by Tom Marquand, completed an unforgettable day by defeating Goliath and Giavellotto in Doha Zarak, one of the best young sires in Europe / AGA KHAN STUDS PARIS, France (Special to Turf Diario).– Unexpected news shook the European stallion market: Zarak , one of the most sought-after young sires on the continent, will miss the start of the 2026 breeding season after suffering an accident in his stall, as confirmed on February 17 by Aga Khan St

The mare from Stud El Chorrito took the Clasico Vit Reina without a hitch, over 1,200 meters on the auxiliary dirt track After a year, Verenna returned to major victories. It happened this Wednesday on the auxiliary dirt track at Hipodromo de San Isidro , where she justified her favoritism with the best possible result to take the Clasico Vit Reina (1,200m), the featured race of a low-quality meeting that was further marred by technical issues affecting normal betting opera

For fillies and mares 3-year-olds and up over 1,000 meters, the race will be held this Friday; two handicaps complete the proposal on Monday Go Clari Go returns to action in the Arenales / JUAN I. BOZZELLO Just like Hipodromo de San Isidro , Hipodromo Argentino de Palermo finalized the process this Tuesday to outline its upcoming programs, with dates set for Friday the 20th and Monday the 23rd of this month. The most significant event will take place on the first of those d

The Japanese crack arrived in perfect condition in the United Arab Emirates after his remarkable victory last Saturday in the Saudi Cup (G1) Forever Young steps off the van that transported him to Meydan / LAURA KING / DRC DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (Special for Turf Diario).- There is no time to celebrate when chasing history. Just three days after conquering the Saudi Cup ( G1 ) for the second time, the Japanese phenomenon Forever Young has already landed here to prepar

The Clasico Horacio Bustillo (G2), Clasico Fernandez Guerrico (G2), and Clasico General Viamonte (G3) headline a remarkable card on the turf Labrado returns to the fray in the Viamonte / JUAN I. BOZZELLO The upcoming programs for Hipodromo de San Isidro were finalized this Tuesday, bringing the excellent news that next Saturday will feature a high-level card of the kind that built the Jockey Club track’s storied reputation. The attractive schedule includes no fewer than th

The 2025 Horse of the Year in the United States breezed 600 meters last Saturday at Payson Park, and could make his return in the spring Sovereignty back under tack for a timed breeze / ADAM COGLIANESE INDIANTOWN, Florida (Special to Turf Diario).– The reigning Horse of the Year in the United States , Sovereignty , reappeared on the official work tab last Saturday, marking his first move since being scratched during the week of the Breeders' Cup Classic ( G1 ) on November

This marks the fifth consecutive year of reductions, in line with the policies spearheaded by the organization for racing in the Old Continent European racing will see shifts in its schedule during 2026 / COOLMORE ROME, Italy (Special to Turf Diario).– During its primary meeting held on February 5 at the Ministry of Agriculture in Rome , the European Pattern Committee ( EPC ) reviewed all Pattern and Listed races held in 2025 and approved a series of significant changes for

The son of Fortify bested the favorite in the Clasico Baldomero Aspillaga (G3) and has guaranteed his spot for the grand event in late April at Monterrico Puppi's Husband got the better of Khamal on the Monterrico turf / JCP / JULIO VILLANUEVA LIMA, Peru (Special to Turf Diario).– It was a banner weekend for Argentine breeding at Hipodromo de Monterrico , where Stud Jet Set and trainer Juan Suarez enjoyed a stakes double that reaffirmed the dominance of Argentine bloodlin

Another Wednesday of low-level action is on tap at the Jockey Club Argentino’s racecourse, featuring a field of just five participants in the main event Look Happy is no stranger to success on the San Isidro dirt / JUAN I. BOZZELLO Hipodromo de San Isidro will once again host a Wednesday within the realm of the "alternativa" category, part of a seemingly endless festival of low-level racing on the main tracks. Owning a decent horse has become a punishment in Argentina , as

The gray scored in the Mineshaft Stakes (G3) at Fair Grounds and will now head to Meydan to defend his title in the Dubai World Cup (G1) against Forever Young The gray Hit Show added another victory to his tally and is now bound for Dubai / FAIR GROUNDS NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana (Special to Turf Diario).– On a weekend where the global racing world began to focus on the season’s major international commitments, the gray Hit Show once again proved that his heart is as big as his

The trainer swept both Saturday stakes at Hipodromo Argentino de Palermo; the sprinter prevailed in the Jerry Honor, while the stayer took top honors in the Expressive Halo (L) Le Cornette returned to the winner’s circle, at Palermo / JUAN I. BOZZELLO Ninguneando secured his first stakes victory / JUAN I. BOZZELLO Every individual connected to the marvelous world of horse racing goes to sleep dreaming that their horse will find the winner’s circle the following day. Such mu

The Gun Runner colt narrowly defeated Chip Honcho, further solidifying his status as a top contender on the road to Churchill Downs Paladin dug deep to maintain his perfect record / FAIR GROUNDS NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana (Special to Turf Diario).– On a day where strategy and heart merged on the Fair Grounds oval, Paladin demonstrated why he is widely considered the colt to beat this year. The Chad Brown trainee had to dig deep to reel in the front-running Chip Honcho ( Con

The Haras La Valkiria homebred scored in wire-to-wire fashion, just holding off the late charge of Victoria Bayern in the final strides La Tasmania (on the rail) held off the late surge of Victoria Bayern in the final strides / SANTILLANO When Alfredo Farioli launched his breeding operation from his farm in Esperanza , Santa Fe , the dream was to produce top-quality horses, remain competitive, and challenge the market with his Haras La Valkiria , starting from the ground up

Complications during foaling took the life of the chestnut mare, who won the Breeders' Cup Distaff (G1) in 2019 Blue Prize winning the 2019 Breeders' Cup Distaff / BREEDERS' CUP LEXINGTON , Kentucky (Special for Turf Diario ).- Blue Prize , the phenomenal Blue Prize , died a few hours ago at OXO Equine after suffering complications during foaling. She was only 12 years old—13 already in the Northern Hemisphere—and was one of the best racing mares in the history of Argentine

The son of Study of Man showed the ability to gallop and took the challenge over 3000 meters on the turf For Sons and Lover, a victory that expands his future / JCSA By Diego H. Mitagstein (Special Correspondent for Turf Diario in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia) RIYADH , Saudi Arabia (From a special correspondent).- Great nights are also measured in endurance. And the Red Sea Turf Handicap (G2), with 2.5 million dollars and 3000 meters ahead on the turf, offered a full-fledged battle